Job Description
Full job description
Closing Date: May 30,2026
Location: Kwakiutl Health Centre
Wage: $35-$45
JOB SUMMARY
The Recovery and Wellness Worker (RWW) supports community members struggling with
wellness by providing one-on-one support, advocacy, education, and referrals for community
members around substance misuse and wellness. The RWW supports community members who
are seeking detox, treatment, trauma-healing programming, counselling, cultural supports, land-
based healing and other wellness supports. The RWW establishes good working relationships with
wrap-around services including local counsellors, social workers, and detox/treatment
providers/supports such as FNHA and Island Health.
The RWW also works to organize group programming and activities for community members. While
building community relationships, the RWW promotes a culturally safe, healthy and supportive
environment that instills a sense of dignity and respect for community members. The RWW will
provide advocacy, education, referrals and programs and activities to individuals, groups and
families, and will demonstrate professional maturity to maintain the highest level of ethical health
care for community members.
The RRW must demonstrate clear professional boundaries and appropriate accountability
measures, file-management with charts/records, and time management. They must role model
and demonstrate healthy lifestyle behaviors as well.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and delivers mental health and recovery programs and activities based on
community-vision goals of the Kwakiutl Health Plan
Provides one-on-one support for community members struggling with a range of
wellness concerns, including substance misuse and trauma
Provides Kwakiutl culturally appropriate programs/services
Develops sobriety programming and peer support groups in community
Refers clients to psychiatric and treatment services and other social service providers
Encourages the coordination of existing health and social services within the region to
help establish continuity of care for the Kwakiutl membership and families
experiencing mental illness or substance misuse issues
Understanding and experience with harm-reduction principles and practices
Provides liaison services between Health Centre and KBC programs and external
health and social services agencies, and encourages networking between agencies
and programs
Writes and completes reporting of grants for programs to support wellness, recovery,
and harm-reduction efforts
Employs a teamwork approach in working with the community to address mental
health and substance misuse issues in a culturally safe manner
Supervises or co-supervises Ha’miksil’as sa Anise (Auntie’s Kitchen) Harm-Reduction
team
Maintains confidentiality in all dealings with clients
Organizes activities to encourage awareness of substance misuse and their effects to
all age groups
Provides Kwakiutl culturally appropriate social and recreation programs as healthy
alternatives to substance misuse and to improve overall mental health
Provides follow-up support and other aftercare services as needed
Plans and delivers education about the root causes of substance misuse and harm-
reduction to community
Submits written monthly activity reports to the Health Director and other reports as
required
Performs other duties as required to assist in implementation of the health work plan
or to provide backfill coverage when directed
Adheres to all Kwakiutl Band Council policies, Personnel Policy, procedures and
protocols
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology or other health-related discipline from
an approved post-secondary institution
Recognized post basic education and a solid understanding of related to mental
illness and addictions
Two (2) years recent, related experience
Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Guardianship
Act
Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their functions in
delivering care in the community to persons with mental illnesses, addictions and/or
concurrent disorders
Working knowledge of chemical dependency, understanding of social vs. medical
withdrawal supports
Understanding of colonization’s role in substance misuse
Knowledge of and experience with crisis response and suicide
assessment/prevention/intervention/post-vention or an equivalent combination of
education, training and experience
Cultural competence, cultural safety, cultural humility and experience working with
First Nations are essential
Must have a valid BC Driver’s License
Must submit a vulnerable criminal record check
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Deal with others effectively
Demonstrate sound organizational, problem-solving skills
Demonstrate clinical coaching/teaching skills and experience
Demonstrate sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and
empathy
Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
Work cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Promote positive change and independence
Prioritize, organize client demands and care needs
Foster good public relations and act diplomatically on behalf of the Health Centre
Operate related equipment, including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e.
Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Keep highly organized, up-to-date, and relevant electronic records and client files
Maintain a commitment to continued professional development
WORKING CONDITIONS
It is paramount that all positions within the health team strive to communicate and serve the
Kwakiutl people in a manner that respects, enhances and promotes the cultural identity and well-
being of both the individual and the health care providers. This position will strive for cultural safety
by:
Gaining cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity
Understanding and complying with any Kwakiutl policies or position statements on
“cultural safety” (and ensuring it is reflected in individual training / professional
development plans)
Ensuring that plans, policies and activities undertaken promote the holistic health
and well-being of the Kwakiutl in a way that incorporates and promotes the cultural
aspects of the Kwakiutl people and traditions
Assisting in the articulation and establishment of cultural influence expectations in the
Kwakiutl Health Centre planning and day-to-day operations
Must successfully and periodically undergo (every year or as needed) an appropriate
vulnerable criminal records review and police record check.
Proof of certifications are required prior to employment
Required to work in a variety of different environments
Must be respected within the community
Must have demonstrated ability to work well with others
Must have a demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
May be required to periodically work outside of normal working hours, and to function
independently
Smoke and scent free environment
Harassment and violence free environment
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, submit a Cover Letter and Resume to Caitlin Hartnett, Kwakiutl Health Director
at [email protected]. If you have questions about the position, please contact Caitlin via email or
at 250-XXXXXX.
Closing Date: May 30,2026
Location: Kwakiutl Health Centre
Wage: $35-$45
JOB SUMMARY
The Recovery and Wellness Worker (RWW) supports community members struggling with
wellness by providing one-on-one support, advocacy, education, and referrals for community
members around substance misuse and wellness. The RWW supports community members who
are seeking detox, treatment, trauma-healing programming, counselling, cultural supports, land-
based healing and other wellness supports. The RWW establishes good working relationships with
wrap-around services including local counsellors, social workers, and detox/treatment
providers/supports such as FNHA and Island Health.
The RWW also works to organize group programming and activities for community members. While
building community relationships, the RWW promotes a culturally safe, healthy and supportive
environment that instills a sense of dignity and respect for community members. The RWW will
provide advocacy, education, referrals and programs and activities to individuals, groups and
families, and will demonstrate professional maturity to maintain the highest level of ethical health
care for community members.
The RRW must demonstrate clear professional boundaries and appropriate accountability
measures, file-management with charts/records, and time management. They must role model
and demonstrate healthy lifestyle behaviors as well.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and delivers mental health and recovery programs and activities based on
community-vision goals of the Kwakiutl Health Plan
Provides one-on-one support for community members struggling with a range of
wellness concerns, including substance misuse and trauma
Provides Kwakiutl culturally appropriate programs/services
Develops sobriety programming and peer support groups in community
Refers clients to psychiatric and treatment services and other social service providers
Encourages the coordination of existing health and social services within the region to
help establish continuity of care for the Kwakiutl membership and families
experiencing mental illness or substance misuse issues
Understanding and experience with harm-reduction principles and practices
Provides liaison services between Health Centre and KBC programs and external
health and social services agencies, and encourages networking between agencies
and programs
Writes and completes reporting of grants for programs to support wellness, recovery,
and harm-reduction efforts
Employs a teamwork approach in working with the community to address mental
health and substance misuse issues in a culturally safe manner
Supervises or co-supervises Ha’miksil’as sa Anise (Auntie’s Kitchen) Harm-Reduction
team
Maintains confidentiality in all dealings with clients
Organizes activities to encourage awareness of substance misuse and their effects to
all age groups
Provides Kwakiutl culturally appropriate social and recreation programs as healthy
alternatives to substance misuse and to improve overall mental health
Provides follow-up support and other aftercare services as needed
Plans and delivers education about the root causes of substance misuse and harm-
reduction to community
Submits written monthly activity reports to the Health Director and other reports as
required
Performs other duties as required to assist in implementation of the health work plan
or to provide backfill coverage when directed
Adheres to all Kwakiutl Band Council policies, Personnel Policy, procedures and
protocols
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology or other health-related discipline from
an approved post-secondary institution
Recognized post basic education and a solid understanding of related to mental
illness and addictions
Two (2) years recent, related experience
Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Guardianship
Act
Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their functions in
delivering care in the community to persons with mental illnesses, addictions and/or
concurrent disorders
Working knowledge of chemical dependency, understanding of social vs. medical
withdrawal supports
Understanding of colonization’s role in substance misuse
Knowledge of and experience with crisis response and suicide
assessment/prevention/intervention/post-vention or an equivalent combination of
education, training and experience
Cultural competence, cultural safety, cultural humility and experience working with
First Nations are essential
Must have a valid BC Driver’s License
Must submit a vulnerable criminal record check
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Deal with others effectively
Demonstrate sound organizational, problem-solving skills
Demonstrate clinical coaching/teaching skills and experience
Demonstrate sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and
empathy
Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
Work cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Promote positive change and independence
Prioritize, organize client demands and care needs
Foster good public relations and act diplomatically on behalf of the Health Centre
Operate related equipment, including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e.
Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Keep highly organized, up-to-date, and relevant electronic records and client files
Maintain a commitment to continued professional development
WORKING CONDITIONS
It is paramount that all positions within the health team strive to communicate and serve the
Kwakiutl people in a manner that respects, enhances and promotes the cultural identity and well-
being of both the individual and the health care providers. This position will strive for cultural safety
by:
Gaining cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity
Understanding and complying with any Kwakiutl policies or position statements on
“cultural safety” (and ensuring it is reflected in individual training / professional
development plans)
Ensuring that plans, policies and activities undertaken promote the holistic health
and well-being of the Kwakiutl in a way that incorporates and promotes the cultural
aspects of the Kwakiutl people and traditions
Assisting in the articulation and establishment of cultural influence expectations in the
Kwakiutl Health Centre planning and day-to-day operations
Must successfully and periodically undergo (every year or as needed) an appropriate
vulnerable criminal records review and police record check.
Proof of certifications are required prior to employment
Required to work in a variety of different environments
Must be respected within the community
Must have demonstrated ability to work well with others
Must have a demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
May be required to periodically work outside of normal working hours, and to function
independently
Smoke and scent free environment
Harassment and violence free environment
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, submit a Cover Letter and Resume to Caitlin Hartnett, Kwakiutl Health Director
at [email protected]. If you have questions about the position, please contact Caitlin via email or
at 250-XXXXXX.
💡 Quick Summary
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